Chapter 69: Ice Magic

Magic Duel.

Chen Mobai pondered how he could improve in this area. For now, he would not consider talismans, as the major Dao academies and schools of the Immortal Sects would not indulge the wealthy young disciples, even if they could use them, there would certainly be restrictions.

So, first, he needed to cultivate some magic techniques suitable for combat.

Thinking of this, he opened his personal interface.

【Name: Chen Mobai】

【Age: 18】

【Realm: Qi Condensation Seventh Layer】

【Spirit Roots: Metal 23, Wood 27, Water 30, Fire 17, Earth 10】

【Cultivation Technique: Five Elements Technique】

【Skills: Body Agility Technique, Cleansing Technique, Spirit Shield, Qi Cultivation Technique, Water Control Technique, Water Essence Shield】

The only techniques he could use for combat were "Spirit Shield," "Water Control Technique," and "Water Essence Shield."

Among these, "Water Essence Shield" required the refinement of a spirit water called "Black Water." The refinement method was recorded in the notes left by Liu Lingpei, which required the use of "Water Control Technique." However, Chen Mobai was frowning.

According to the notes on the Black Water technique, the refinement of Black Water required finding a spirit spring that had been long immersed in the spiritual energy of a water vein. Then, using the Water Control Technique to extract its essence, and further refining it with spirit stones and six medicinal herbs from the Tianhe Realm. The entire process would take at least a month.

Scores could be checked about 20 days after the college entrance exam, and with the preparation for enrollment and group formation after the score lines were announced, he would have about a month to prepare.

Even if Chen Mobai had very good luck and succeeded in the first refinement, he did not plan to waste his precious month on refining Black Water.

He needed to at least cultivate a powerful offensive technique. After all, the techniques he currently knew, whether it was the Spirit Shield or the Water Essence Shield, were defensive, and the Water Control Technique was more of an auxiliary technique.

Perhaps because the Immortal Sects had been at peace for too long, Chen Mobai had always felt there was no need to cultivate combat techniques.

Even if combat was necessary, he could use talismans as a substitute. Who would have thought that the entrance exam for the Dao academies and schools this year would use such a simple and brutal method as a magic duel?

Now, the situation forced Chen Mobai to cultivate an offensive technique.

He immediately opened the "Immortal Sect Spell Library" app, hoping to find a technique suitable for him, one that could be quickly mastered and had considerable power, and ideally, could complement the skills he already knew.

However, as a Qi Condensation cultivator, he did not have the authority to have the artificial spirit of the "Immortal Sect Spell Library" make such precise judgments for him.

At this moment, Chen Mobai began to regret not choosing to act as an agent for the "Immortal Sect Spell Library" when he broke through to the Qi Condensation Seventh Layer.

But it was too late to regret now. He could only look at the auxiliary cultivation apps again.

What are the strongest techniques that a Five Elements Technique cultivator can cultivate?

The results were numerous, but most were second-stage techniques that he could not cultivate. Some Five Elements Technique cultivators shared their skill systems from Qi Condensation to Foundation Establishment, but after reading them, Chen Mobai was greatly disappointed.

Most were not combat-oriented; many were for cultivation convenience. Although there were a few combat techniques, they could not be cultivated within a month.

Moreover, to form a complete system with both offensive and defensive capabilities, he would need to cultivate at least two techniques, which would take even more time.

After searching online, Chen Mobai had no choice but to return to the Black Water technique.

The cultivation techniques recorded in the Tianhe Realm's Qi Condensation method, from "Water Control Technique" to "Water Essence Shield" and then to "Ice Magic," were a complete and systematic progression. After "Ice Magic," there was also the "Renyue Lightning Technique" recorded in Liu Lingpei's notes.

However, Chen Mobai had no interest in the water lightning technique; he only hoped to cultivate "Ice Magic" within a month.

According to Liu Lingpei's notes, "Ice Magic" also required water. If "Black Water" was used, its power would double.

Black Water again!

Chen Mobai felt a toothache just thinking about it.

But he immediately thought of a good idea: to get Black Water without having to refine it himself.

When Chen Mobai initially sold the Black Water technique to Old He, he clearly remembered Qi Er saying that he cultivated this technique and was already at the Qi Condensation Seventh Layer, so he must have cultivated the Water Essence Shield.

Based on this, and considering the special social environment of the Tianhe Realm, He Qun would certainly try to enhance his combat ability and might have refined Black Water.

Thinking of this, he acted immediately.

Chen Mobai rushed from the Water Mansion to the Nanxi Market, hoping to get lucky and buy some.

"You want to buy Black Water?"

He Qun, who was selling cultivation techniques, was taken aback by Chen Mobai's words, then shook his head and refused.

"You guessed right, I did refine a few bottles of Black Water, but these are my most valuable possessions. I don't have enough for myself, let alone to sell to you."

Chen Mobai tried to persuade him, but Old He, annoyed by his persistence, directly quoted a sky-high price of 20 spirit stones per bottle, effectively discouraging him.

"Kid, don't blame me for being heartless. Refining Black Water is extremely difficult."

"I had to ask a pill master to refine the six medicinal herbs, and Old Liu's pill-making skills are not great. He fails three times before succeeding once, and he charges me one spirit stone for each attempt."

"Altogether, the cost of one bottle of Black Water is about five spirit stones. And as you know, the Black Water technique's Ice Magic becomes much more powerful with Black Water. I plan to hunt cold snakes in the Yunmeng Marsh soon. Once I succeed, I won't fear anyone at the same realm."

He Qun knew Chen Mobai had many powerful talismans and did not want to say anything too harsh. After refusing with a sky-high price, he explained further.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai felt even more depressed. If he hadn't sold the Ice Magic technique to Old He, the latter probably wouldn't have valued Black Water so much.

It could only be said that everything was predestined.

"Oh, the cold snakes in the Yunmeng Marsh can help cultivate Ice Magic?"

But immediately, Chen Mobai noticed another piece of information in Old He's words and quickly followed up.

"Indeed, the cold snakes' gallbladders naturally carry a trace of ice essence and have the innate ability to freeze water and shoot ice arrows. Cultivators of the Black Water technique can generally grasp the ice breath after consuming a few, and then cultivate Ice Magic."

"Is the Yunmeng Marsh dangerous?"

"It can be dangerous, but it can also be safe, depending on the area and whether you go alone or in a group."

"Can it improve a cultivator's combat skills?"

Chen Mobai asked the question he was most concerned about.

He had read the interview article about Lan Haitian's victory in the magic duel to enter the Kunpeng Dao Academy and knew that practical combat was the best way to train. There were no conditions for practical combat on Earth, but the Tianhe Realm was full of them. Knowing the quick way to cultivate Ice Magic, he felt that heaven was helping him make up his mind.